Grilled Eggplant Moussaka

Grilled Eggplant Moussaka
  • PREP TIME
    50 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    226

Experience the beloved flavors of Greece with this Grilled Eggplant Moussaka. Grilling the vegetables instead of frying them creates a lighter, healthier, and equally satisfying version of the classic dish, perfect for summer dining.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    61 g
  • Cholesterol
    125 mg
  • Fiber
    15 g
  • Protein
    31 g
  • Saturated Fat
    16 g
  • Sodium
    405 mg
  • Sugar
    20 g
  • Fat
    42 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Lightly brush eggplant, potatoes, and zucchini with 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Grill vegetables until just tender and golden brown. (15-20 minutes)

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Recipe View Layer potatoes in the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish, then layer in eggplant, followed by zucchini; set aside. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook until flour smells slightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Whisk in milk, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a bare simmer over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Place egg yolk in a bowl; quickly whisk in 1/4 cup thickened milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. Quickly stir egg yolk mixture into thickened milk until smooth; set aside. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in ground beef and onion; cook until beef is crumbly and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease, then stir in tomatoes, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Spread meat mixture over vegetables; sprinkle with feta cheese. Pour white sauce over top; smooth with a spatula. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, consider using a blend of ground beef and lamb.
If you don't have an outdoor grill, you can use a grill pan on your stovetop or broil the vegetables in the oven.
Make sure to slice the vegetables evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.
The white sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. Gently reheat before pouring over the moussaka.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 75 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Lela Bechtelar

    The grilling really makes a difference! It's so much tastier and not as heavy as the fried version.

  • Kacie Hartmannjacobs

    This recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing!

  • Chauncey Stokes

    The béchamel sauce was perfect! Creamy and flavorful.

  • Onie Jacobirice

    I used canned diced tomatoes (drained well) and it worked great.

  • Eduardo Tillman

    I substituted ground lamb for the beef, and it was fantastic!

  • Cloyd Mueller

    My family loved it! Even my picky eaters devoured it.

  • Polly Kautzer

    Next time, I'll make a double batch! It disappeared so quickly.

  • Edgar Frami

    I added a pinch of cinnamon to the meat sauce for extra warmth.

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